Big Data Engineer Jobs

Discover Big Data Engineer opportunities with vetted employers on Ladders. These professionals build and maintain the systems that collect, process, and organize massive datasets, helping organizations turn complex information into useful insights. Explore roles paying $100,000 or more across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and other industries.

What Big Data Engineers Do

Big Data Engineers design scalable data architectures and develop pipelines that move information reliably from source systems to analytics platforms. They work with structured and unstructured data, optimize distributed processing, and help ensure data is accessible, accurate, secure, and ready for analysis.

Common Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek experience with SQL and programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, as well as distributed data technologies like Apache Spark and Kafka. Familiarity with cloud platforms, data lakes and warehouses, orchestration tools, data modeling, and monitoring can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by role and organization.

Career Opportunities

Big Data Engineers may specialize in cloud data platforms, streaming systems, data infrastructure, or analytics engineering. Related opportunities include Data Engineer, Senior Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, and Big Data Architect. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, technologies, and seniority levels.

Find Big Data Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search Big Data Engineer jobs to find roles aligned with your experience, preferred technologies, and career goals.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$138K - $200K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing and optimizing scalable data products on Google Cloud Platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and AI capabilities, driv...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights by developing visually appealing dashboards and reports for federal clients. Leverage your expertise in data science and visualization to...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge machine learning solutions, focusing on Generative AI. Drive innovative projects by translating complex datasets into impactful features, ensuring the deployment a...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $108K *

Develop and enhance a robust data platform, ensuring reliable analytics solutions through data engineering, pipeline operations, and business intelligence, while leveraging modern technologies and pra...

Whitby, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $165K *

Unlock advanced analytics as a Senior Data Analytics Engineer, leading data pipeline development, enhancing architectural strategies, and driving collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $165K *

Shape the future of data analytics by leading the design and implementation of scalable data transformation frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted data products that dr...

Baltimore, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$170K - $200K *

Shape the future of data architecture by leading innovative solutions that empower clients to modernize their data platforms, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals while...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join our team as a Data Architect, where you'll lead the design and implementation of modern data architectures, ensuring they meet client needs while driving analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $270K *

Champion innovation by architecting scalable multi-tenant SaaS solutions. Lead back-end development from pilot to production, ensuring robust API design and performance. Elevate engineering standards...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and design enterprise integration solutions, focusing on real-time data flow and event-driven platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $285K *

Drive the analytics engineering team to create AI-ready data solutions, ensuring trusted access to data across the organization. Lead strategic initiatives, build self-service capabilities, and foster...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Innovate within the IT FinSight Delivery team by designing, developing, and testing software systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to solve complex business challenges and enhance data integration so...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $136K *

Engineer robust data pipelines and optimize SQL for performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and implement quality checks in a dynamic Agile environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Champion data-driven growth by leading a talented data engineering team. Drive innovation in data platform development through strategic vision and technical expertise, ensuring impactful solutions th...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$162K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by leading talented engineers to develop innovative data solutions that drive business success and operational excellence across a modern clou...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $200K *

Lead a skilled team of data engineers to design and enhance a robust data platform supporting our home services business, driving innovation and efficiency through modern technologies and AI integrati...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $160K *

The Data Scientist at Arch will help architect the intelligence layer of the company by developing and deploying predictive models to optimize campaign performance and customer behavior. This role inv...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $246K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing fintech for truckers by building robust, transparent systems that empower small businesses. Drive innovation and lead engineering efforts to optimize financial tools...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $200K *

Champion the development of key metrics and tools to assess the growth and effectiveness of the Starlink Mobile network, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user connectivity globally...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable enterprise storage solutions, optimizing performance and resilience across on-premises and cloud environments. Collaborate on lifecycle management and disaster recovery strategies to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of our Snowflake platform, ensuring robust infrastructure, security, and AI integration. Lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and optimize performance while shaping data...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$99K - $142K *

Innovate enterprise-grade data platforms by designing, building, and operating reliable cloud solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data accessibility and quality, while enabling advance...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$106K - $221K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by designing and maintaining robust data systems. Lead the development of scalable pipelines and relational databases, ensuring secure data flow and integration for...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing data solutions. Collaborate with business partners to optimize data workflows, ensuring reliability and accessibility f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $168K *

Drive innovative data solutions by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Fivetran. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational performance and support advanced analytics in a hybr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Big Data Engineer do?question toggle

    A Big Data Engineer builds and operates systems for collecting, processing, storing, and delivering large datasets. The role commonly includes creating data pipelines, working with distributed computing platforms, and improving data reliability and performance.

  • What skills are commonly required for Big Data Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include SQL, Python, Java, or Scala; distributed processing tools such as Spark; data pipeline and streaming technologies; cloud platforms; and experience with data warehouses or lakes. Requirements depend on the employer and position.

  • How is a Big Data Engineer different from a Data Scientist?question toggle

    Big Data Engineers typically build the infrastructure and pipelines that make data usable, while Data Scientists primarily analyze data and develop statistical or machine-learning models. The responsibilities can overlap depending on the organization.

  • Do Big Data Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on experience, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying opportunities.

  • What roles can Big Data Engineers pursue next?question toggle

    With experience, Big Data Engineers may advance to Senior or Lead Data Engineer, Data Platform Architect, Cloud Data Architect, or engineering management roles. Career paths depend on technical strengths and professional interests.